SAUMUR-CHAMPIGNY “LES MOULINS DE TURQUANT” CHENIN BLANC VINEYARD: Limestone, south east of Samur in Turquant Village. Semi- Vintage: 2015 Producer: Couly-Dutheil oceanic type suitable for the cultivation of the vine. Country: France, loire Environmental grassing between rows to encourage the Composition: limitation of yields and erosion. Leaf removal, trellising 100% Chenin Blanc and harvest green to optimize the maturity and quality of grapes. WINEMAKER NOTES: Since 1921, Couly-Dutheil has been well known for the VINIFICATION: quality of its wines served at the most prestigious tables in Manual harvest in several sorts; the grapes are pressed France. Established by Baptiste Dutheil, then developed by directly. Controlled temperature fermentation; in stainless René Couly who married Madeleine Dutheil, the House of steel tank; Maturing on Lees 4 to 5 months to bring Couly-Dutheil has become over the years the great name richness to the wine; This process promotes expression and for Chinon. Today, Couly-Dutheil remains a family house fruity roundness of Chenin Blanc. Traditional & regular owned by the third and fourth generation. batonnage; bottling from late April to Early May The Chinon region has all the qualities of the greatest soils. Its semi-oceanic climate is exceptionally mild and benefits of long sunny periods. The variety of soils and their particular qualities allows the cabernet-franc (98% of the vineyard) to express all its fineness and its celebrated "taffetas" within a range of strong personalities. TASTING NOTES: Lovely pale yellow color. Nice and clean Bouquet dominated by fruity (agruma) and floral aromas. Dry wine, refreshing, fruity, & harmonious mouth. Recommended with prawn/langostine salad, shellfish dishes and grilled fish with sauce. FOR MORE INFORMATION VIST: KINDREDVINES.COM.